Cost of Living in Horizon West, FL

Population 62,152 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

166
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Horizon West lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $499,000 — 64% above the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in Florida.

Horizon West sits roughly 20 miles west of Orlando — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 39% higher than Orlando's $359,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 164
Rent 170

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Horizon West

The median home value in Horizon West is $498,700 — 64% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,236/month, 70% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $123,586/year is 66% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Horizon West has a cost of living index of 166 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 66% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$498,700
64% above avg
Median Rent
$2,236/mo
70% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.6x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,085
1 BR
$1,181
2 BR
$1,427
3 BR
$1,797
4 BR
$2,099
Owner-occupied 69.0%
Renter-occupied 31.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,236
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,850/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
30.7 min
14% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
28.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
65.6%
Carpooled
3.8%
Public transit
0.6%
Walked
1.0%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
28.0%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$123,586
66% above avg
Per Capita Income
$51,489
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
37% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Labor Force Participation
73.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 38.6%
Graduate degree 19.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.6
Male median age 36.6
Female median age 34.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
73.2%
Good air days/yr
115
Max AQI recorded
167
PM2.5 days
196
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Horizon West, FL?

Horizon West has a cost index of 166 (100 = national average). It is 66% above the national average.

What is average rent in Horizon West, FL?

The median gross rent in Horizon West is $2,236 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Horizon West?

The median home value in Horizon West is $498,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Horizon West?

The median household income in Horizon West is $123,586 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Horizon West, FL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Horizon West is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.

Is Horizon West, FL affordable?

Horizon West is above average in cost of living, with an index of 166 — about 66% higher than the national average.

Horizon West at a Glance

Population
62,152
Median Income
$123,586
Home Value
$498,700
Median Rent
$2,236/mo
Unemployment
3.0%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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